Black-coated Unemployed The tragic condition of the so-called " black-coated
" unemployed, which was recently discussed at some, length in these columns, is one of the subjects of a report prepared for the Women's National Liberal Federation Council. It presents a gloomy picture of the straits io which many workersonce in good positions and often themselves employers of labour—are now reduced, and the deterioration which it may involve for their families. It is not easy to find a remedy, and on this subject the report offers no panacea. The suggestion that earners up to £500 a year should be included in unemployment insurance is not altogether satisfactory. Many workers in moderately secure positions would object to this form of compulsory insurance ; the rates of benefit would not enable them to live in their present houses ; and scores of thousands of workers would still be excluded. There is need for a special form of insurance suited to the needs of the higher and middle grades of workers in businesses and professions.
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